Handgun, Narcotics Found Following Traffic Stop

It was also found that the license plate on the vehicle had previously been revoked for failure to have insurance. 

Michael D. Wilson, Kendra E. Roark. Photos Provided.

(Madison, Ind.) - On April 8, Madison Polie Patrolmen Trent Smith and Josh Nolan executed a traffic stop at Main and Mulberry Streets. The stop led to the seizure of narcotics, a semi-automatic handgun, and money. 

The driver, who was identified as 38-year-old Michael D. Wilson, of Owenton, KY, was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended driver's license. It was also found that the license plate on the vehicle had previously been revoked for failure to have insurance. 

A subsequent inventory of the vehicle revealed that both Wilson and his passenger 22-year-old Kendra E. Roark were in possession of narcotics. In addition to the drugs, Wilson was found to be in possession of a handgun without a permit. 

Both were then taken into custody without incident. 

The charges for the two are as follows:

Michael D. Wilson:

  • Dealing Methamphetamine (level 5 felony)
  • Possession of Methamphetamine (level 6 felony)
  • Possession of a Handgun without a permit (class a misdemeanor)
  • Possession of a Scheduled Drug (class a misdemeanor)

Kendra E. Roark:

  • Dealing Methamphetamine (level 5 felony)
  • Possession of Methamphetamine (level 6 felony)
  • Possession of a Scheduled Drug (class A misdemeanor) 

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